If you get an extension to pay your tax bill jointly, can you change your mind and file seperately before Oct. 15?

Chicago, IL Viewed 18 times. Posted 2 months ago in Tax

My husband would have owed $5500 for taxes if we had filed seperately. I would have gotten back $800. In filing jointly, the bill would be $3800, and none back. It was filed jointly but we also asked for an extension until Oct. 15. Can I now file as single instead of jointly? We are still married, barely. He's not working and I really need the $800. It would be great if I could file seperately on Oct. 15. - Is this your question? Add additional information

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Steve Fromm

This attorney is licensed in Pennsylvania. Posted about 1 month ago.

Assuming the Form 4868 had both of your names and social security numbers on it, there seems to be nothing on the Form 4868 or the filing instructions preventing you from filing separately.
However, you need to be sure that your $800 refund is the result of you filing status as "married filing separately" and not as single. You must file as married filing separately.

Hope this helps you.

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